Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC)

What Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC) does

Lietuvos inovacijų centras (Lithuanian Innovation Centre, LIC) is a public institution (Všį) established in 1996 and headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania. It functions as the country's national digital innovation competence centre, providing advanced digital transformation advisory services to SMEs, public sector organisations, and research institutions. With 23 employees and 28+ years of operating history, LIC focuses on helping organisations implement and test digital solutions, strengthen technological readiness, and connect to European innovation ecosystems.

LIC's core service portfolio includes innovation consulting, international partner and market search, funding instrument advisory, innovation capacity-building (InoMokymai training programmes), and policy recommendations to public authorities. It also operates the ByEdTech digital learning platform for the Belarusian educator diaspora and runs specialised events such as Baltic Photonics 2026. Technically, LIC is not a software vendor; its "platform" components are the ByEdTech Moodle-based learning site and its role as host of EIT Community Hub Lithuania and national coordinator for Enterprise Europe Network, which together provide digital infrastructure for partner matching and community building.

LIC's business model is non-commercial: as a Všį it generates revenue primarily through EU-funded project grants (Horizon Europe, Interreg Europe, Erasmus+, ESF, SMP) and consortium partnerships, supplemented by innovation consulting and training services. It does not disclose pricing or fees, operates with multiple Lithuanian and European institutional partners, and has no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or parent company.

Name

Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC)

Legal name

VšĮ Lietuvos inovacijų centras

Website

https://lic.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lietuvos inovacijų centras (Lithuanian Innovation Centre, LIC) is a Vilnius-based public institution founded in 1996 that serves as Lithuania's national digital innovation competence centre, providing innovation consulting, partner search, training, and policy advisory to SMEs, public sector bodies, and research institutions, funded primarily through EU project grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Innovation Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital & Technology Transformation Consulting (BPAHACAH)

Keywords

• Digital innovation services
• Innovation consulting
• Technology transfer
• EU project management
• Innovation training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. EU Project Funding: LIC operates as a non-profit institution (VšĮ) primarily funded through EU-funded national and international projects including Interreg Europe, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and other European programs. Revenue comes from project grants and consortium partnerships.
2. Innovation Consulting Services: Provides consultation on innovation funding instruments, digital transformation advice, and innovation capacity building services to Lithuanian organizations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LIC operates as Lithuania's national digital innovation competence centre, providing advanced digital transformation services to businesses, public sector organisations, and research institutions. It delivers a portfolio of advisory and capacity-building services including international partner and market search, innovation consulting, innovation funding advisory, competence building, and innovation policy recommendations. The organisation also delivers training programmes (InoMokymai) and manages EU-funded international projects under Horizon Europe, Interreg Europe, Erasmus+, and other programmes.

Product overview

Lietuvos inovacijų centras (LIC) is a public innovation support organization operating as a national digital innovation competence center in Lithuania. Rather than a unified software product, LIC offers a portfolio of advisory and support services including innovation consulting, international partner matching, funding advisory, and training programs (InoMokymai). The organization connects businesses, public sector entities, and academic institutions with European innovation networks including Enterprise Europe Network and EIT Community. LIC also coordinates international projects under EU programs and manages specialized initiatives like the ByEdTech learning platform developed for the Belarusian diaspora education community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• InoMokymai (Innovation Training) Innovation training programmes designed to build competencies in innovation management, digital transformation, and technology adoption for Lithuanian businesses, public sector organisations, and professionals.
• International Partner and Market Search (Tarptautinių partnerių ir rinkų paieška) Service that helps Lithuanian organisations identify international partners, locate new export markets, and access cross-border collaboration opportunities through European networks.
• Innovation Solutions for Enterprises (Inovacijų įmonėse sprendimai) Consulting service that helps companies implement digital transformation, test digital solutions, and adopt innovation practices to strengthen their technological readiness.
• Innovation Funding Advisory (Inovacijų finansavimo priemonės) Advisory service that helps organisations identify and access innovation funding instruments and public financing programmes available for innovation projects.
• Innovation Capacity Building (Kompetencijų inovacijoms kėlimas) Service that strengthens organisational capabilities for innovation adoption and management through structured competence-building programmes and training.
• Innovation Policy Recommendations (Rekomendacijos inovacijų politikai) Expert advisory service that provides policy recommendations for innovation policy development at national and regional levels.
• Enterprise Europe Network Lithuania Representation of Europe's largest business support network in Lithuania, helping SMEs find international partners, access finance, and expand across borders.
• EIT Community Hub Lithuania Hub connecting Lithuanian innovators with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology community, providing access to European innovation networks and funding.
• ByEdTech Platform Collaborative learning platform for Belarusian educators created under the EdTech4BY project, hosting courses from teachers, experts, universities, and NGOs for the Belarusian diaspora.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28 years of continuous operation as national innovation competence center
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and moderate.

• EIT Community Hub LithuaniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026On May 28, 2026, EIT Community Hub Lithuania and LIC (representing Enterprise Europe Network Lithuania) signed a cooperation memorandum to strengthen Lithuania's innovation ecosystem, promote business growth, and expand Lithuanian companies' opportunities in European and international markets. The partnership aims to provide SMEs, start-ups, scientists, and innovators with access to international networks, funding opportunities, and business development services.
• Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) LietuvacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLIC represents Enterprise Europe Network in Lithuania, providing services to help businesses find international partners, access EU funding, and expand into new markets. EEN is the world's largest business support network helping SMEs grow internationally.
• STAGE Project Partners ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIC participates in the STAGE project (Sustainable Transition for Agile Green Enterprises) under Horizon Europe, creating a sustainability transition ecosystem, training sustainability consultants, and providing services to at least 2,000 European industrial SMEs. Partners include institutes from Greece, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Slovenia, Ireland, Bulgaria, Poland, Slovakia.
• ADMA TranS4MErs Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIC participates in ADMA TranS4MErs (Horizon 2020) supporting ambitious and innovative manufacturing SMEs to become factories of the future. The consortium includes partners from all 27 EU Member States providing pan-European access to advanced manufacturing advice and training.
• Ukraine-Ready4EU Project ConsortiummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Bridge – Ukraine-Ready4EU project aims to encourage and support Ukrainian SMEs to be active in the EU Single Market. LIC serves as partner providing services to help Ukrainian businesses integrate into European and global markets. Budget: 4.5M EUR.
• EdTech4BY Project PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded project (EdTech4BY) implemented by LIC in cooperation with the Central Project Management Agency to help Belarusian pedagogues and EdTech startups in the EU create modern learning solutions. Over 50 Belarusian educators participated, with funding exceeding half a million euros.
• Laser PRO Project PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIC collaborates with Laser PRO project (Horizon Europe) partners including Laser PRO Excellence Hub, TOOLAS laser machining cluster, and VšĮ Visorių IT park to organize Baltic Photonics 2026 event for photonics ecosystem development.
• SOULFOOD Project ConsortiummoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded project (ESF) with 9 partners from 4 countries (Spain, Lithuania, Romania, Greece) testing digital tools for sustainable agri-food production and connecting producers with social food distribution initiatives. Budget: 801,770 EUR.
• NEBA Project PartnersmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterreg Europe project integrating New European Bauhaus values and principles into regional planning processes. Partners include regions from Bulgaria, Norway, Italy, Lithuania, Belgium, and Ireland.
• FLAVOR Project ConsortiummoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterreg Europe project documenting regional food cultures and sustainable food systems. Partners span 10 regions including Biržai district municipality (Lithuania), Burgenland (Austria), Luxembourg, and others.
• RESIST Project ConsortiummoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterreg Baltic Sea Region project making innovation and business support schemes more accessible for social innovators. Partners from Germany, Poland, Latvia, Sweden, Norway, Estonia. Budget: 3.62M EUR.
• WeSTEMEU Project PartnersmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterreg Europe project advancing policies encouraging women's employment in STEM sectors. Partners from Spain, Lithuania, Romania, Greece, Poland, Ireland. Budget: 1.7M EUR.
• MODAPTO Project ConsortiummoderateTechnology or IntegrationHorizon Europe project on modular manufacturing and distributed control via interoperable digital twins. Partners include Fraunhofer, universities, and industrial companies from multiple countries. Budget: 5.49M EUR.
• TALENT4S3 Project PartnersmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterreg Europe project improving talent retention and attraction policies for smart specialization strategies. Partners from Spain, Italy, Romania, Slovenia, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands. Budget: 1.82M EUR.
• LASER-PRO Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorizon Europe Excellence Hub project (5.99M EUR) creating collaboration between Czech and Lithuanian laser innovation ecosystems. Partners include Lithuanian Laser Association, Innovation Agency Lithuania, and academic institutions.
• SYNERGY Project PartnersmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterreg Europe project creating synergies between research and innovation funds for greater smart specialization effectiveness. Partners from Spain, Romania, Netherlands, Italy, France, Poland, Serbia, Belgium. Budget: 1.87M EUR.
• Success Skills Project PartnersmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject supporting SMEs during succession and transfer processes through skills development. Partners include Plungė district municipality (Lithuania) and multiple European regions. Budget: 1.5M EUR.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Business Finland: Finland's national innovation funding and internationalization agency. Comparable as a national EDIH node and EU project partner, with similar mandate in funding advisory and SME internationalization services.
• Steinbeis Innovation gGmbH: Germany's large-scale innovation and technology transfer network. Comparable in the technology transfer and innovation consulting function, but operates at much larger scale across Germany and internationally.
• Enterprise Europe Network: The pan-European network LIC represents in Lithuania. Other EEN consortium partners operate the same model in their respective countries, making it the natural structural peer and the upstream entity whose grants LIC administers.
• Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP): Poland's national agency for SME development and innovation, participating in EU-funded programs aligned with LIC's mandate. Comparable as a regional Central European national innovation intermediary.
• Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG): Austria's national funding agency for applied research and innovation. Larger, more established peer with broader portfolio and substantially greater funding capacity, operating the same EU-funded national innovation intermediary model.

Direct peers

• Innovation Agency Lithuania: Lithuania's national innovation agency providing funding instruments, innovation support, and policy implementation. Both are Lithuanian public institutions with overlapping mandates in innovation funding and SME support, and they partner on projects like LASER-PRO.
• Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA): Latvia's national innovation and investment agency operating innovation support programs, EU project participation, and SME internationalization services — directly comparable mission to LIC for the Baltic region.
• Estonian Business and Innovation Agency (EIS): Estonia's national innovation and business support agency with equivalent mandate in EU innovation funding, R&D support, and SME internationalization. Comparable as a Baltic peer national innovation agency.
• Visorių informacinių technologijų parkas (VITP): Lithuania's IT park and innovation cluster, which partners with LIC on the LASER-PRO project. Operates as a sister innovation intermediary focused on ICT cluster development and incubation in Lithuania.

Others

• EIT Manufacturing: European Institute of Innovation and Technology Knowledge and Innovation Community focused on manufacturing. LIC engages with EIT Community Hub Lithuania and partners on manufacturing-related projects like ADMA TranS4MErs, making it a thematic peer in the EU innovation ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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